Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In a recent NielsenIQ survey, 91 percent of consumers indicated they are planning on celebrating US Thanksgiving this year with a majority (83 percent) either staying at home (59 percent) or local (24 percent) (within 50 miles of their home). So, what does the 2022 Thanksgiving holiday look like?

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

This study should cause retail industry stakeholders to consider the immediate positive impact item-level RFID can have on supply chain efficiency. It examined the flow of information between the brands and retailers over a one-year period from June 2017 to June 2018. Researchers anticipate Phase 2 will be completed in mid-2019. .

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GoShip Blog

JULY 7, 2021

According to the Institute for Supply Management , 75% of the 600+ businesses surveyed in the United States experienced supply chain disruptions. According to a report , cyber attacks accounted for more than half of supply chain disruptions in 2018. How does my business prepare for Supply Chain Disruptions?

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Stord

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

The transformation of former retail stores into new warehouses -- retail-to-industrial conversions -- has gained momentum in some markets with high demand for space. According to a recent report , this process usually happens in areas with industrial availability below 5%. Warehouse robotics could be worth $30.8

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

Using historical data from inside the company and sources beyond the company, this type of analysis can help determine what will likely happen under certain circumstances. They’re used across almost every industry, allowing them to harness the power of anticipating what’s next and knowing what to do when it arrives.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

small and middle market enterprises (SMEs) are feeling very optimistic about the international market according to the 2018 American Express Grow Global Survey. The third annual survey of over 500 domestically-based companies selling outside of the U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Like many other industries, however, technological disruption combined with Brexit uncertainty is affecting access to skilled workers and this is a key issue for many employers. The proportion of workers in managerial posts also increased – up from 8 percent in 2014 to 12 percent in 2018. Employing more than 1.5

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2016

Purchasing and supply executives predict that the global manufacturing industry will continue to expand. The ability to combine the analysis of history of machine failures with data from machine sensors is improving preventive maintenance. By 2018, CCS Insight predicts that the global 3-D printing market will more than triple from $1.15

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 1, 2018

. ELD compliance solutions provider turns in data analysis to support industry efforts as FMCSA studies changes to regulations. .

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 4, 2019

The logistics industry sees emerging markets growing at a healthy 5% pace in 2019, but a surprising percentage of executives are bracing for a crisis amid U.S.-China In Agility’s annual survey of more than 500 supply chain industry professionals, 55.7% in 2018, and the International Monetary Fund now forecasts 4.5%

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

small and middle market enterprises (SMEs) are feeling very optimistic about the international market according to the 2018 American Express Grow Global Survey. The third annual survey of over 500 domestically-based companies selling outside of the U.S.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 28, 2018

October 28, 2018. To gain a deeper understanding of blockchain maturity in the supply chain domain, and to identify use cases for different sectors, we surveyed nearly 450 organizations. How organizations have moved from blockchain hype to reality. The management of today’s complex, global supply chains is a daunting task.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2018

June 27, 2018 ·. In our recent omnichannel fulfillment and distribution survey, we asked manufacturers, retailers, and ecommerce companies about their use of technology. By Saddle Creek Logistics Services. Robust technology is at the heart of effective omnichannel operations. Responses revealed that there’s room for improvement.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

According to the American Trucking Associations, the driver shortage hit 60,800 at the end of 2018. In addition, a recent ATRI analysis of census data on employment sectors shows that the trucking industry has the lowest percentage of young entrants and the highest percentage of aging workforce entrants. CUSTOMER SERVICE.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 11, 2018

The new index developed by DHL in cooperation with Accenture is based on the analysis of large volumes of logistics data using artificial intelligence. As the world’s leading logistics provider, DHL has both a deep understanding of the driving forces behind global trade volumes and the industry expertise to analyze and interpret market data.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Let’s Get into the Specifics Think about this: 79 percent of companies with high-performing supply chains (these are often referred to as Supply Chain Leaders (SCLs)), have revenue growth that is significantly above their industry average, according to this report by Deloitte. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

To gain a sharper picture of what ecommerce-related technologies logistics professionals should be watching, we reached out to industry experts to develop a short-list of trends and solutions that need to be top of mind for today’s logistics professional. Estimates vary on the uptake for driverless trucks.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 17, 2018

In a recent survey, 32% of online retailers expected logistics and delivery to be their biggest cost this year. Tyson Foods Inc anticipates paying $200 million more for freight in 2018 from the previous year. Smaller companies feel the pinch the most. Kellogg Co’s logistics costs are expected to rise by nearly 10 percent. .

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

They also observe that containerized shipping expanded by 4% in 2018—the fastest growth in five years. Global maritime commerce gathered momentum two years ago and raised sentiment in the shipping industry,” says Frida Youssef , UNCTAD’s trade analyst. However, escalating frictions may derail the recovery.”. “If Rate uplift.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

A recent series of surveys conducted by a prominent industry think tank indicates that the current state of global logistics is characterized by extreme urgency and the pressure to deliver above and beyond—regardless of mode. In each case, innovation and disruption was regarded as a “double-edged” sword.

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DECEMBER 3, 2018

December 3, 2018 ·. The military initially was the leader in drone use, but corporations also are adopting them to survey construction zones, deliver packages and monitor inventory in warehouses, among other tasks. John Santagate (2018). By Richard E. Robots Adding Another Level of Automation. Ready to Work.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

2021 may not be a year for the logistics industry to cherish, but it was a year filled with a lot of takeaways. Logistics industry was experiencing capacity constraints, driver shortages, sudden upticks in e-commerce demand, new technologies, different fulfillment models , delays, port congestions, canal blockage etc. Rewind to 2021!

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Data was shared with the team about what we accomplished in our Freight, Truckload and Enterprise departments and what effect future trends will have on us in 2018 and beyond. In an industry so focused on low pricing, both the customer and BlueGrace can lose sight of the more valuable items in a business relationship.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 7, 2018

There are some signs that the ocean carrier industry is moving towards a recovery from overcapacity and low freight rates, say some leading experts. But a more measured analysis comes from the consultancy AlixPartners , which has produced a body of research suggesting that there may still be more problems than solutions in the short term.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

November 19, 2018 ·. The project included academic research, interviews with area managers, and an on-site survey at the firm. Analysis and application. The students are early-career business professionals from multiple countries with 2 to 10 years of experience in the industry. By Evan Humphrey and Federico Laiño.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

This article was first published in the July / August 2018 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. Network analysis will be crucial for finding the best configuration of return centres, given factors like retail locations and transport facilities with backhaul possibilities. Tempting, but wrong. Almost everything can change.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 31, 2018

January 31, 2018. Desktop printers generate a higher percentage of overall revenues at the expense of high-performance and relatively more expensive industrial printers, according to VDC. AutoID ma rket analysis. This will be a driving force moving forward and particularly in 2018-2019, he adds. Collecting the data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. The life sciences industry has some complex requirements that make transformations in that industry particularly difficult. AGCO Logistics Team Accepts Prestigious Supply Chain Award.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

When negotiating a contract with a 3PL starts logistics manager should: Conduct a thorough cost-benefit analysis of the proposal sent by the 3PL Understand and calculate an estimate of the lost opportunity cost of choosing a low priced service at the expense of efficient customer service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

Before the pandemic, in a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, among those embarking on digitalization initiatives, only 25% of logistics providers in the Fraunhofer IML survey are leveraging digital technologies to think outside the box and reinvent their foundational delivery model. At SodaStream, which provides 1.5

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Shipchain

JANUARY 23, 2019

Dear Community, If you care about our company and/or the freight and logistics industry (which we really hope you do!), Almost two years ago with knowledge of the problems of the freight industry and some rough ideas of how to solve them, we’ve been able to plot, survey, and develop the systems we’ve now launched. It’s better.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency last week announced the highest-ever targets for a federal program that requires oil refiners to blend biofuels into the nation’s fuel mix, though the targets were lower than the ethanol industry had expected. percent in 2018. percent, followed by accommodation and food services (7.0

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

US-China trade war 2018. Often a tool like a Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) is useful as it serves as a checklist and ensures that the business is thinking about these issues and considering mitigation plans. For example: Japan earthquake 2016. Suez Canal blockage 2021. Review sourcing and suppliers. Production planning.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

An aftermarket report published by Transparency Market Research suggested the disposable packaging market would be the largest contributor to the global automotive parts packaging market between 2017 and 2027 (Automotive Parts Packaging market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2017-2027).

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A study by PwC found that 66% of surveyed executives anticipate higher supply chain costs as a result of diversifying away from China. The underlying logistics regulations, political stability and compliance are biggest challenges. Managing a decentralized supply chain is more complex than dealing with single supplier or country of origin.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

“Although a number of surveys show consumers say they want sustainable products, only a small percentage of them are actually willing to pay more to buy sustainable products,” Sheffi notes. Various sectors have already adapted IoT solutions like the security industry or companies offering BPO Services India.

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APRIL 19, 2018

An off-cited analysis from McKinsey in late 2017, for example, found automation could destroy as many as 73 million US jobs by 2030, about one third of all jobs in the country. In additiion I realize it’s difficult to understand what goes into the customer survey, but would I assume specific metrics are being asked.

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